Crock Pot Spicy Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (14 ounce) cans great northern beans (with liquid)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
0.5 (10 3/4 ounce) can water
3 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups lean ham, sliced and cubed
2 slices bacon

Preparation

In heavy skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper toweling.
Saute celery and onion in bacon drippings until tender.
Add garlic; cook to fragrant.
Place beans, water, broth, onion mixture, and ham in crock pot.
Add seasonings and combine well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
Just before serving, extract about 1 cup of beans; mash well; and return to crock pot. Stir to blend.
Add crumbled bacon.
Serve with skillet cornbread or cheese crackers.